{"id":1792200,"date":"2022-08-10T08:45:17","date_gmt":"2022-08-10T12:45:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/?p=1792200"},"modified":"2024-05-02T10:03:59","modified_gmt":"2024-05-02T15:03:59","slug":"how-long-does-cooked-chicken-last-in-the-fridge","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/how-long-does-cooked-chicken-last-in-the-fridge\/","title":{"rendered":"How Long Does Cooked Chicken Last in the Fridge?"},"content":{"rendered":"

I like to keep cooked chicken on hand for weeknight meals. I'll often roast a whole chicken\u2014or pick up a rotisserie chicken<\/a> if I don't feel like cooking\u2014then carve the meat and toss it in the refrigerator. How long does cooked chicken last in the fridge? Unfortunately, not as long as you might think.<\/p>\r\n\r\n

How long does cooked chicken last in the fridge?<\/h2>\r\nEven though most people keep leftovers for a week, the USDA recommends<\/a> using cooked chicken within three to four days. Here's how to store different types of cooked chicken:\r\n